Tonya Blanchard, executive director of Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, shows off one of three young Beagles while attending during the K-9 Klassic Saturday in Winona Lake. All three of the young dogs are currently available at the shelter.
Text and Photos by Dan Spalding
News Now Warsaw
WINONA LAKE — In its ninth year, the K-9 Klassic, a fundraiser for the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, reached a record.
Saturday’s 5K run/walk event registered more than 50 pets ahead of time and saw more than 100 lined up by start time when dogs and their owners took a trek along the Winona Lake Trails.
Below are some photos from the event, which was organized in part by Kensington Digital Media.
The first few participants head out to the charity event on Saturday.
Shannon Stevens, of Bourbon, brought Lola.
Paige and Evan Morrisioro, Warsaw, brought Milo.
Bob Hills, Warsaw, brought Cassie
Michael Whitaker, who lives south of Nappanee, brought Ryder.
Karina Lopez, of Winona Lake, brought Rudy.Nicole Gable, from Silver Lake, holds onto Echo (L) and Sergeant.Dogs and owners head out at the start of the charity event.
